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Kathy Evelyn Nelson Obituary
Kathy Evelyn Nelson November 1, 1938 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Kathy Nelson, formerly of La Junta, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2026 at Brookshire Post Acute Care Facility, where she had been a resident in memory care for some t...
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William Kent Willhite Obituary
William "Kent" Willhite March 21, 1953 ~ February 17, 2026 (age 72) Obituary William Kent Willhite was born March 21, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. He was the first of four children born to Bill and Roberta Willhite of Holly, Colorado. He passed away p...
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Ruth Erlinda Herrera Obituary
Ruth Erlinda Herrera March 10, 1940 — February 17, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Ruth Erlinda Herrera, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced the world with her presence on March 10, 1940, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She dep...
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Springfield Police Serve Felony Warrant, Detain Juvenile in Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Case
Springfield Police Make Felony Arrest, Detain Juvenile After Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Investigation The Springfield Police Department has been actively addressing several incidents over the past few days. On 02/18/2026, o...
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Swink Drama Presents Charlston - A School Musical by Tim Kelly & Bill Francoeur Feb 21 & 22
Swink Drama Presents Charleston at Otero Ed Stafford Theatre Feb. 21–22 | $5 School Musical Set in the Roaring 1920s Coming this weekend at the Otero Ed Stafford Theatre 3 o’clock Saturday 3 o’clock Sunday - tickets five dollars ...
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Otero County Raises Agriculture, Wildfire and Cultural Concerns Over Proposed Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site Enhanced Training
Otero County Comments on Preliminary Scoping for Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Enhanced Training PCMS NEPA c/o Tetra Tech 7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 To Whom It May Concern, The Otero County Board of...
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Sangre de Cristo Community Care & Alzheimer’s Association Host Free Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Event in La Junta Feb. 20
Sangre de Cristo Community Care & ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Present: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Join us for a FREE informative and compassionate conversation designed to bring clarity, understanding, and support to those impacted b...
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Otero County High-Speed Pursuit on US Hwy 50 Ends in Rollover in Pueblo County; Suspect Ejected After TVI
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash; Driver Ejected On February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:03 a.m., the Otero County Sheriff’s Office assisted the La Junta Police Department with a vehicle pursuit that began following a traffic stop...
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Semi Rollover on I-70 Near Limon Prompts Multi-Agency Rescue
Semi Rollover on I-70 East of Limon: Limon Ambulance, Limon Fire, and Hugo Fire Complete Successful Rural Rescue This morning, Limon Ambulance Service responded to a semi rollover on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 364. Thanks to the outstanding tea...
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Wilbur Dean Davis Obituary
Wilbur Dean Davis Aug. 13, 1938 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Wilbur Dean Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, near Ellicott, Colorado. He was born to Virgil Arthur Davis and Lucille Alice (Walters) on August 13, 1938, in Hug...
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